Nazareth

Sint Maarten

Nazareth is a small community located in Sint Maarten, the Dutch-speaking portion of the island of Saint Martin in the Caribbean. The island is situated in the Lesser Antilles, approximately 240 kilometers (150 miles) east of Puerto Rico.

As a locality in Sint Maarten, Nazareth is part of the territory that has been under Dutch administration since the 17th century. Sint Maarten shares the island of Saint Martin with the French territory of Saint Martin, with the border between the two territories established by treaty in 1648.

The community reflects the multicultural character typical of Sint Maarten, which has historically served as a commercial and maritime hub in the Caribbean region.